Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Cost of Overruling Local Authority Decisions: EIR release

1. The number of local authority decisions overruled by the Scottish Government since 2017-18, with a breakdown by fiscal year. 2. The total amount (in £) the Scottish Government has spent on overruling local authority decisions since 2017-18, with a breakdown by fiscal year. Further confirmation received 11 November 2...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 4 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2022-12-06
Reference
FOI/202200329572
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Forth Road Bridge Maintenance Costs: EIR release

Since the opening of the Queensferry Crossing, roadworks have never stopped on the Forth Road Bridge. Extensive work is ongoing and I ask: What was the budget for the last 5 years? What was the cost for the last 5 years What is the budget for future years As the bridge is only open to a small number of authorised vehi...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1)
Published
2022-12-05
Reference
FOI/202200329215
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Flooding at Foveran: EIR release

1. ‘Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Transport Scotland and other government agencies including Aberdeenshire Council, Aberdeen City Council, Scottish Water and SEPA) relating to drainage issues and the culvert (installed in September 2019) at Foveran between 1 October 2020 to date. 2. Any corr...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-11-16
Reference
FOI/202200320401
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Electricity demand in the event of the power stations at Torness and Peterhead being decommissioned: EIR release

Please provide any Scottish Government discussion/analysis on how Scotland would meet electricity demand in the event of the power stations at Torness and Peterhead being decommissioned.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(4)E 2 attachments
Published
2022-11-15
Reference
FOI/202200322629
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Stage 4 payment for vessel 802: EIR release

1. Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the fourth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. 2. Please set out what checks were carried out to assess FMEL’s evidence of milestone completion? 3. Please identify who recommended and approved...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 138 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200291959
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Stage 11 payment for vessel 801: EIR release

1. Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the eleventh milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. 2. Please set out what checks were carried out to assess FMEL’s evidence of milestone completion? 3. Please identify who recommended and approv...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 138 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200291941
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Stage 10 payment for vessel 801: EIR release

1. Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the tenth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. 2. Please set out what checks were carried out to assess FMEL’s evidence of milestone completion? 3. Please identify who recommended and approved ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 138 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200291943
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

PPA-320-2162 communications: EIR release

Copies of records of any meetings or phone calls between the following parties and the DPEA : Clowes Developments and any of their agents (including RMP); Held with any representatives or employees from North Lanarkshire Council If records have not been kept, confirmation of the dates calls or meetings took place, thei...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200324287
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Single building assessment and cladding remediation: EIR Review

From original request 202200313900 The Single Building Assessment and Cladding Remediation Unit business cases, including all revisions. The organisational breakdown structures for the Single Building Assessment and Cladding Remediation Unit programmes. The risk registers for the Single Building Assessment and Claddin...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200321870 Review of 202200313900
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

The Agriculture Reform Implementation Oversight Board (ARIOB): EIR release

1. When did the Agriculture Reform Implementation Oversight Board last meet; 2. The expected publication date of the Agriculture Reform Implementation Oversight Board’s report / findings; 3. The expected publication date of the Agriculture Reform Implementation Oversight Board’s publication of its interim progress or...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2022-10-25
Reference
FOI/202200314699
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Carbon levy contributions from Ministerial travel: EIR release

1) An account of how much money has been raised by the carbon levy offsetting fund on Scottish Ministerial travel since it began. 2) A full account of the money made available and what has been spent from the carbon offsetting levy fund and where this has been used within the Scottish Government.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.10(4)
Published
2022-10-25
Reference
FOI/202200314903
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Deposit return emails to/from the First Minister: EIR release

A copy of emails and attachments received and sent by the First Minister's office regarding the forthcoming deposit return scheme from the period 1st October 2021 to 31st December 2021 and a copy of minutes of meetings held with the First Minister or her staff to discuss the forthcoming deposit return system during the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-11
Reference
FOI/202200318741
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Engineering assessment for proposed fixed link between Orkney and Scottish Mainland: EIR release

Please can you supply the engineering assessment for the proposed fixed link between Orkney and the Scottish Mainland, referred to by Jenny Gilruth in her response to Donald Campbell's parliamentary question ref S6W-06089. 1. How much did it cost, in pounds sterling, to carry out this engineering assessment? 2. Please ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.10(4) s.20 s.11 s.12(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-06
Reference
FOI/202200315895
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding pandas in Edinburgh Zoo: EIR release

"Correspondence and information including but not limited to documents, reports, calls logged, notes of meetings and emails between Scottish Government and Edinburgh Zoo/RZSS in relation to the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo, and especially in regards to plans when the lease for the pandas ends in 2023,” between 01/10/2021 an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-06
Reference
FOI/202200319599
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Construction license for project 00009721: EIR release

Some further requests re the latest version of the construction license for this project 00009721 issued in April 2022. 1. I have been able to download a copy of the CEMP submitted in accordance with condition 3.2.7, but can't see the OEMD you say has been submitted in accordance with condition 3.2.5. Please upload a c...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200314425
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Woodland restoration: EIR release

How many acres of woodlands have been restored or created with Scottish Government funding in the period 1 September 2021 to the present day?

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200314989
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Trade in Wrasse & Lumpfish by Salmon Farms: EIR release

Further information on mortalities, welfare problems and diseases of cleaner fish on salmon farms in Scotland since 1 January 2020’ and made specific reference as follows. Please include any photos, videos, documentary evidence and any data on cleaner fish mortalities, welfare and diseases (including sea lice) Please ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200277100
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to written question S6W-07719: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence relating to written question S6W-07719. This should include all internal Scottish Government correspondence, as well as any correspondence with other parties such as Marine Scotland or Crown Estate Scotland. For ease of reading, you queried if this could be supplied chronologically, going f...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-25
Reference
FOI/202200312013
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

M8/A8 maintenance: EIR release

1. Is there a safety assessment carried out on those category 2 and above defects to determine such things as skid resistance, as stated above, and what are those findings, are they available to view as a report as to how many category 2 defects have been found and how they are determined as category 2? 2. Is there any...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 66 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-24
Reference
FOI/202200299524
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Electrofishing for razor clam: EIR release

Minutes from a meeting regarding the electrofishing for razor clams trial attended by Marine Scotland official(s) on 7 June 2018 in Oban. Minutes from a meeting regarding the electrofishing for razor clams trial attended by Marine Scotland official(s) on 17 July 2018 in Edinburgh.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-22
Reference
FOI/202200312773
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Global Energy Nigg Limited - Marine Licensing: EIR release

In reference to the online public register of marine licences - Nigg Energy Park East Quay - 07068/07069 (Attached). Item 2.5 Contractor and Vessel details, this information is listed as being "as per annex two", however annex two is not included, can you please provide this? Item 3.4.4. Can you please provide details,...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-18
Reference
FOI/202200310189
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Offshore MPA fisheries management measures: EIR release

The area km2 (and/or % sea area) where bottom towed gear is now banned from 0-6nm, 6-12 and 12-200nm/ EEZ around Scotland. For offshore I think it will just be the deep sea MPA’s so far? This request for information was followed by a clarification where you stated, “I am interested in all areas where bottom towed gear ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-17
Reference
FOI/202200311410
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Statistics of documents shredded or destroyed: EIR Review

Can you please tell me how many documents were shredded or otherwise destroyed by the Scottish Government in the last complete financial year, and so far this year? How many of them were shredded or destroyed by the First Minister’s office? If it is impossible to give a precise number, can you tell me please the approx...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.10(4)
Published
2022-08-11
Reference
FOI/202200293539 Review of 202200277002
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence referring to ‘glyphosate’: EIR release

Correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon MSP, any other Scottish Government representatives and the National Farmers Union of Scotland, the Ros...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2022-08-04
Reference
FOI/202200280895
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Driver frustration: EIR release

The names of all Transport Scotland-backed schemes and strategies that have placed a monetary value on the relief of ‘driver frustration’ during their development and assessment. The total value placed on that relief of driver frustration, for each scheme/strategy. The econometric methodology used to derive the monetar...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2022-08-04
Reference
FOI/202200284929
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport